Hi all. My surgery is Jan 20, and I'm in a Facebook group with others having sleeve surgery in January. The ones that have already had the procedure are describing horrible pain from gas. I have yet to read somebody who said it was tolerable. Everyone is in excruciating pain for the first few days, some even staying in the hospital 3 nights.

Does anybody have a surgery story where the pain was bearable? I know it's going to be painful, but I'm not ready for the blinding pain that's being described by others. Help! I'm freaking out!!

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It was very tolerable. I was in pain for sure but nothing that made me regret anything. I winced when I tried to move and was restless and unable to get comfortable for the first few days. Other than that, I was fine after those few days. I never cried out in pain, never had a moment where the pain was unbearable. Walking and moving around helps with the gas. Get up and moving as soon as they will let you and as much as they let you.

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Mine was 12-5. I used the gas x strips and mine was very tolerable. When I first woke up in had a lot of pressure in my chest but it passed. Good luck.

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The walking part is the biggest thing you can do for the gas Pain i had mine done 4/16 it has not been a nightmare by any means. best advice I have is walk and walk more to move the gas out of your belly. Other then the gas pain after surgery their was very little other discomfort of course a little when you first move but otherwise nothing you need to worry about. you seem ready go take that next step and don't worry what your friends say I was there its first step in a better life good luck!!

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For me it wasn't that bad. Had pain in my shoulder and neck area for a couple of days, but it went away with the walking. Think of it like this: It's not injury pain, which is different. It's not like you got stabbed in the back and you have to worry about internal injuries and infections etc etc, this is pain that hurts but won't hurt you, if you catch my drift. It's pain that will absolutely go away, and you'll be done with it. There's a quote I heard, I think JFK said it, to paraphrase - "I can withstand any pain as long as I know it will end." That's gotten me through many times in the dentist's chair!

I had no gas pains at all

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I did not have gas pains at all depends on the person the first night was throwing up twice and the was it had my surgery on dec 29

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I had a little pain while waking up from surgery.....once I was completely awake I was fine! I never had to take pain meds once I was home. I only spent one night in the hospital.....I did use the pain med pump they had me on, but not really because I was in pain...it was just good drugs...hehehehe You be fine!

I did the same thing. Lol. I was hitting the button every 8 min or whenever I remembered it was there. I don't remember most of that day, but I was feeling fiiiiiiiiine. The next day I had 2 doses of vicoden only. Third day had no pain but took a loading dose of vicoden to get in front of any pain caused by the 3 hour drive home.

There was a woman i was talking with who was sleeved the same day and time as me who had a really hard time with gas and pain. I think we are two examples of extremes.

Even if you have a hard time with gas pains, it's a short term issue. The weight loss and health benefits are worth it.

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Had my sleeve on 3rd. No pain issues or problems with gas buildup. Stuck ridgidly to LD and actually only used 3 of 5 Protein shakes a day. My wife says I look like I haven't had surgery other than 5 scars on my torso. I had appendix surgery last year and was familiar with what to expect. Also I had a great Bariatric staff providing guidance and knowledge for the last 6 months. From reading all of these forums it seems there is a wide variance in the process around country and world. The more support you have the easier the process.

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I have the lowest pain tolerance of anyone I know, and the pain is bearable. Walk, walk, walk every 2 hours even though you are tired and want to sleep. And take your pain med as prescribed. I had surgery one week ago today and I tell you: it's worth it.

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I was sleeved 12/20. I have no pain. No even incisions pain. I had some discomfort while waking up from sugery.

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I'm having my sleeve tomorrow - and I would say the best advice is to just stay off these forums when you're this close. I've done the same thing as you, and I think I'm purposefully picking out the worst posts - it's the dumbest thing ever - why try to make this worse? I've decided I'm doing this - tomorrow, I'm going to say goodbye to most of my stomach - let's just do it!

I was sleeved on 12/22. Some gas pain but nothing too bad. Did not need pain meds on day 2. Just kept walking. All gas pains were gone after three days. sleeping on my side in 5 days. I wish I would have done this sooner.

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Was sleeved 11/29/2016 a Tuesday, Friday 12/01/2016 I walked 1/2 mile in the gym and have been in the gym 6 days a week sense. I have lost 23lbs in 5 weeks don't worry about others problems be positive and get moving. I wish you well

I had zero gas pain

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I had surgery on Dec 29th. Did it hurt, yes. Were there moments of extreme discomfort from gas pain, absolutely. But all of this was completely manageable with pain medication! To say you are not going to feel anything is silly because you will be uncomfortable and in pain at times for the first 3-4 days. Then it's easy. I'm barely bruised now. I took 90g of Protein daily to recover and it's worked great. I was so scared and anxious before surgery and it's understandable you are worried. Hang in there, you will be fine.

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Edited January 6, 20179 yr by Mandybb